Valor Christian College - Bursar

Provides leadership and direction for tuition and fee structure, financial aid resources, billing and receivables, petty cash, and payments. Responsible for all student accounts. Maintains accuracy of student tuition and fee accounts, and oversees billing and receipt process to ensure timely and accurate billing statements for students. Keeps informed of updates to the student accounts system.  Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to the student interface to the student account system.  Builds and tests tuition and fee charge models for each semester.  Ensures that all College funds, including student payments, chargebacks, government checks/drafts, receipts from financial institutions, and other sources are properly accounted for and deposited into the prescribed College bank account in a timely manner.  Codes expenditures and reconciles all Valor General Ledger accounts, including intercompany accounts. Responsible for audit preparation and maintaining appropriate internal controls. Maintains policies and procedures related to the Finance Office and receivables. Supervise and lead the staff in the Finance Office by providing excellent management, training, and support.  Ensures office coverage and excellent customer service. Counsels and advises students regarding the tuition and fee payment process and options available to discharge the obligation including but not limited to payment plans, student loans, and personal payment arrangements with the College.  Provides assistance with customer service, parent/student interactions, and dispute resolution. Ensures compliance with university, state, and federal regulations and generally accepted accounting procedures, including Federal Title IV grant requirements related to cash disbursements and refunds. Responsible for 1099 and 1098T tax reporting, and all related reports and compliance initiatives. Coordinates with Information Technology as it relates to reporting, PCI Compliance, and third-party vendor integration. Assists the Business Manager with financial reporting and budget preparation. Partners collaboratively with other College offices and directs resources to student financial policies as appropriate. Maintains excellent control of departmental budget, consistently looking for ways to reduce costs without sacrificing service. Other duties as assigned. Some evenings and weekends required Requirements: Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance Experience:  Five years of experience in accounting and related regulations. Customer service, student accounts, and an understanding of technical systems are preferred. Required skills:  Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting practice (GAAP), bookkeeping principles, and methods and terms, preferably with an emphasis on college and not-for-profit accounting. Knowledge of computer applications and terms regarding funds accounting. Must possess a high level of knowledge of Federal and State rules and regulations. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated leadership competencies required; three years of supervisory experience preferred. Excellent quantitative analytic skills, writing and communication skills, demonstrated organization and leadership skills. Ability to perform with a high degree of diplomacy, confidentiality, and professionalism required. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. It is expected that the individual in this role will obtain and maintain a notary license.

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